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Brierley and Carolyn are both registered dietitians. They are also the co-creators and co-hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, where you can learn more about Mercury retrograde in a two-part episode series, including their full interview with astrologer Valerie Mesa. Download Happy Eating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you typically listen to podcasts. This is the third and final Mercury retrograde of 2021. (Next year there will be four.) This one started on September 27 and goes until October 18, and the period when Mercury is in retrograde has become a popular time, or “event,” on which to blame things (think: fuzzy communications with friends or co-workers, breakups, delayed flights or just things that seem a little unusual)....

6 containers of matcha on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of the Merchants 6 containers of matcha on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of the Merchants 6 containers of matcha on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of the Merchants 6 containers of matcha on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of the Merchants Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated green tea leaves. It has deep roots in both Japanese and Chinese cultures....

Between the dog days of summer and the back-to-school rush, schedules are filling up and there’s little time left to cook. Takeout meals might be tempting in a pinch, but they can pack on added salt, sugar and fat so they are better for a special occasion than every day. Instead, these brands offer plant-focused healthy meals that you can buy online. As an added bonus, they are vegan and packed with protein!...

Zucchini Noodle "Pasta" Salad with a woman gripping her wrist in pain Credit: Getty Images / Anut21ng Zucchini Noodle "Pasta" Salad with a woman gripping her wrist in pain Credit: Getty Images / Anut21ng Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” Salad with a woman gripping her wrist in pain Credit: Getty Images / Anut21ng Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” Salad with a woman gripping her wrist in pain Credit: Getty Images / Anut21ng Chronic inflammation has been linked to a whole host of health issues, including many of the leading causes of death in the U....

diabetes emergency kit Between a global pandemic and numerous natural disasters, emergency preparedness has taken on a new significance for many. While emergency situations can be difficult for anyone, they are often especially challenging for those who have a chronic illness like diabetes. Every household should have a basic first-aid kit on hand. But when you have diabetes, the supplies you need go beyond Band-Aids and aspirin. Use this checklist to expand your home’s first-aid kit so you are prepared for any situation....

You might love slurping on some oysters on a warm day with a glass of white wine in hand. Or perhaps on a first date (they are apparently an “aphrodisiac,” after all!). Yet, did you know that those oysters you’re eating are actually alive when you put them in your mouth? Because I certainly didn’t. And now I can’t seem to shake that thought from my mind. They are ALIVE and I am swallowing them....

ina garten ina garten ina garten ina garten After spending all this time in the kitchen whipping up batches of cookies for your neighborhood exchange, appetizers for your holiday party and of course, a delicious feast for your family, cooking is likely the last thing you want to do the rest of the holiday season. Don’t worry, Ina Garten feels the same way. The Barefoot Contessa recently took to Instagram to share a favorite holiday meal of hers—and it’s surprisingly simple....

Guacamole. You dip your tortilla chips in it, add it to your tacos, and top your quesadillas with it. But is this crowd favorite actually good for you? In short, yes, guacamole is packed with a lot of beneficial nutrients. Read on for the health benefits, a few things to watch out for, and the best ways to eat it. What is guacamole? Depending on whom you talk to and where you get your guacamole—you’ll find lots of different opinions on what’s included in guacamole....

6440439.jpg 6440439.jpg 6440439.jpg 6440439.jpg Pictured recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie Lately, veganism-avoiding all animal products, including eggs, dairy and honey-is the “magic bullet” of choice among the glamorous. Gwyneth Paltrow, the celebrity health queen, is unsurprisingly vegan. So’s Venus Williams. And Beyoncé has periodically cut out animal products in preparation for concerts to give her more energy, and urged her Instagram followers to do the same. We seem to all want a simple all-powerful something that we can eat (or avoid) to find ourselves instantly slim, healthy, beautiful and wise....

Rebel Wilson Credit: Getty Images Rebel Wilson Credit: Getty Images Rebel Wilson Credit: Getty Images Rebel Wilson Credit: Getty Images During her self-proclaimed “year of health” in 2020, Rebel Wilson took fans along on her journey: embarking on the Mayr Method diet, coming to grips with her fertility, practicing body positivity and walking off the last few pounds to reach her goal of 77 pounds down. She lost that weight and kept it off for a couple of years thanks to these seven strategies....

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4 bottles of sake on a designed background Credit: Unsplash / Zaji Kanamajina Sake, the national beverage of Japan, is one of the world’s most complex and beguiling drinks. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years, to when rice cultivation was brought to Japan from China. The Chinese introduced the indispensable technique of using the mold Aspergillus oryzae to convert the starch in rice grains into fermentable sugar. Historically tied to the Shinto religion and agriculture, sake was used as an offering, and the drink continues to play a symbolic role at festivals and weddings....

Protein is one powerhouse nutrient. It helps keep you full, and your body uses it to help grow and maintain muscles, blood vessels, skin, hair and nails. Plus, protein also plays a key role in synthesizing hormones and enzymes in your body. Protein is found in a variety of foods, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, beans, nuts and whole grains. According to the USDA 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, women need about 46 grams of protein and men need around 56 grams of protein (but this does vary depending on how many calories you eat each day)....

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Whether you enjoy smoothies for breakfast, a snack or even dessert, they’re a great way to increase your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. But depending on the ingredients they’re made with, smoothies can quickly become heavy on the calories and filled with sugar. One of the healthiest ways to enjoy a smoothie is to make your own so you know how much of and what foods you are getting. Wondering how to make a smoothie?...

For many of us, fresh cherries are a go-to summertime snack—and as luck would have it, this mouthwatering stone fruit is as nutritious as it gets. Besides being high in both vitamins A and C, cherries are loaded with anti-inflammatory nutrients called anthocyanins, which are what give them their vibrant dark red and burgundy-purple color, says Suzanne Dixon, RDN, registered dietitian and epidemiologist at Cambia Health Solutions in Portland, Oregon. Cherries have such potent anti-inflammatory activity that may help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer....

Grilled Salmon Everything tastes better on the grill, from cookout favorites like burgers to summer produce—and salmon, everyone’s favorite fish. While it seems more difficult than simply broiling or baking, grilling salmon is actually a simple cooking method that adds flavor (and keeps the seafood smell outside instead of in your kitchen). There are a number of easy ways to grill salmon (check out our collection of Easy Grilled Salmon recipes), infusing it with woodsy, smoky aromas and brightening it up with herbs and citrus....

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With cold and flu season just around the corner, the Delta variant of the coronavirus on the rise and kids back to school, staying healthy and keeping our immune system in tip-top shape is top of mind for most of us. While, no single food, supplement or tactic will totally going to protect you from getting sick, there are plenty of ways you can help safeguard yourself and your family. When it comes to the flu and COVID, getting vaccinated is the best form of protection....